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What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of a planet of mass M and radius R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R?

A

`("GmM")/(2R)`

B

`("GmM")/(3R)`

C

`(5"GmM")/(6R)`

D

`(2"GmM")/(3R)`

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